| Cover | Apr. 22, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 22, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 1-8344 |
| Entity Registrant Name | L BRANDS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000701985 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 31-1029810 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | Three Limited Parkway |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Columbus |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 43230 |
| City Area Code | (614) |
| Local Phone Number | 415-7000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock - $0.50 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | LB |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
